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Need info on making driveshaft longer to fit new wheelbase. need to stretch by 7.25". sugestion near milwaukee Wi ?
Last edited by yimmyfixit; Mar 21, 2013 at 11:57 AM. Reason: switched to driveshaft stretch
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From: Anthony TX
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It is possible as other people have done it but, I personally cant tell you who does the mod or how they do it.
I will say that it’s a precision balanced part and whoever does that needs to be able to balance it,
Contact Chuck at Corvettes of Westchester NY. He uses a Drive Shaft Shop that replaces the propeller shaft /rubber couplings inside the torque tube with a drive shaft with U joints for high HP conversions. That shop may be able to help you with the conversion process or recommend someone that can.
Bill
I will say that it’s a precision balanced part and whoever does that needs to be able to balance it,
Contact Chuck at Corvettes of Westchester NY. He uses a Drive Shaft Shop that replaces the propeller shaft /rubber couplings inside the torque tube with a drive shaft with U joints for high HP conversions. That shop may be able to help you with the conversion process or recommend someone that can.
Bill
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Look for millwrights in your area to lenthen the torque tube.
The Driveshaft Shop would be a good place to talk to. They do a fair bit of Corvette shaft work so they'd know what would have to be done to successfully lengthen the driveshaft. My first though would be you'd need a larger diameter shaft to lenthen it.
The u-joint shafts aren't available anymore. Apparently, the carbon fiber shafts are used now instead.
The Driveshaft Shop would be a good place to talk to. They do a fair bit of Corvette shaft work so they'd know what would have to be done to successfully lengthen the driveshaft. My first though would be you'd need a larger diameter shaft to lenthen it.
The u-joint shafts aren't available anymore. Apparently, the carbon fiber shafts are used now instead.
